Family Resources
I NEED INTERNET:
The NMPED is working to address the homework gap and would like you to review the following emergency offering: Internet at home
The Estancia Public Library has also graciously opened their network, which can be accessed from their parking lot. The wi-fi password has been posted on the front door of the facility.
I NEED HELP:
The state has provided numerous resources for families who have been affected by the COVD-19 outbreak including information for workers, help with utilities, food, childcare, and healthcare. Follow this URL: Getting Assistance
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
State Hotlines:
Health Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Information Hotline: 1-833-551-0518
Senior & Disabled Adults Food Access Hotline: 1-800-432-2080
A NOTE FROM OUR NURSE:
Dear Parents and Students,
I do hope you are doing well and taking care of yourselves! We are in a unique and uncertain time as we navigate through life during the outbreak of COVID-19. During this time, we are all learning to provide for our students in a new way. Should you or your child have a question, please know that I am available. I can be reached through e-mail at: chariti.sanchez@estancia.k12.nm.us. If you need to schedule a call for any concerns, please e-mail me first and we can schedule a call.
Talking to kids about COVID-19
It can be difficult talking to kids about what is happening and what COVID-19 is. The following is a link to a great resource for talking to children about COVID-19: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
The best way to help our children is to talk with them. Reassure them of what you are doing to keep them safe!
Below is a list of resources provided by the National Association of School Nurses:
- Video from State of Kentucky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdd3FAlNQf8&feature=youtu.be/
- Video from Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
- Video from Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyL5wOodCyI
- Video from Global News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uA--hPr1aA
- Website from Kids Health from Nemours: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
- Website from Public Broadcasting System (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/10-tips-for-talking-about-covid-19-with-your-kids
- Website from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children-faq.html
- Website from Mayo Clinic: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/helping-kids-cope-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/
- Website blog from Michigan Health: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-covid-19
Chariti Sanchez MSN-Ed, RN
Lori Ortiz MA